This pillow design stemmed from helping a friend refresh the couch in her Floridian home. I made her swatch more than she would have preferred. The result was so popular around my store that I brought the pattern to all of you. Two squares are knit with unique colorwork changes that really keep you interested. The center star stitch pattern is highlighted by two mosaic horizontal bands. The pillow was designed with a zipper to make the cover removable for cleaning though it is optional. There is a video tutorial if you wish to give it a try! The pillow knits up quickly and decorates any room with a fresh pop of color.

Size
One Size
Finished Height – 18” (45.75 cm)
Finished Width – 18” (45.75 cm)

Suggested Yarn
Malabrigo Rios 100% Superwash Merino Wool – 210 yds
(192 m)/100 g

Model –
MC – 2 skeins (Whales Road)
CC1 – 1 skein (Natural)
CC2 – 2 skeins (Frank Ochre)

Gauge
21.5 sts x 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) over stockinette stitch blocked,
or size needed to obtain gauge

Needles & Notions
US 6 (4 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular needle

An 18” (46 cm) Coats & Clark invisible zipper, or 1” (2.5 cm)
longer than your intended opening (match color as close to
MC of pillow as possible), Pellon Tearaway Fabric Stabilizer,
thread to match zipper, tape measure, fabric pins, scissors,
sewing needle, tapestry needle, Sewing machine and invisible
zipper foot (optional)
20” x 20” (51 x 51 cm) pillow form (I prefer a 90/10 down
form!